Gov. Livingston (3-4) at Bernards (6-1): Things are pretty simple for Gov. Livingston: Win, and it is in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 playoffs. Lose, and it is headed to a consolation game. Ryan Jennings paced the Highlanders in a heartbreaking loss to North Plainfield, rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Bernards could also use a victory to solidify its position in the loaded North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 field. The Mountaineers were idle last week. Jordan Tantleff scored three times two weeks ago as Bernards rolled past Bound Brook to finish undefeated in the month of October for the third straight season. Bernards, 28-20

Brearley (4-4) at Bound Brook (1-7): Brearley pulled out a close victory over Manville in a game that saw several lead changes when Nick Cantalupo hauled in a 46-yard touchdown catch from Andrew Casamento late in the fourth quarter. David Eskin ran for 105 yards and a score in the victory as well. Bound Brook has lost seven straight. Last fall, a 1-7 Brearley team gave Bound Brook, which was headed to the playoffs, all it could handle in a close loss. Brearley, which will be back in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 tournament next week, leads the all-time series 26-8.Brearley, 23-18

Linden (4-3) at Bridgewater-Raritan (2-6): Linden has clinched a berth in North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5, but this game will have a major impact on its seeding. If the Tigers defeat Bridgewater-Raritan, they are likely looking at the fifth-seed in the section. But with a loss, Linden probably will find itself as the eighth-seed and playing at top-seeded and state-ranked Ridge in the first round. But then again, Linden took Ridge to overtime earlier in the season, falling 20-14 in Basking Ridge. Juwan Dolbrice rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown to lead Linden to a crucial victory over Watchung Hills. Michael Fair threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Josh Robbins and booted a 37-yard field goal as Bridgewater-Raritan fell to Westfield last week.Linden, 27-14

Plainfield (0-7) at Elizabeth (3-5): This will be the 87th all-time meeting between the two storied Union County programs, with Elizabeth holding a 46-38-2 advantage in the series. The Minutemen were eliminated from playoff contention last week with a loss at state-ranked and undefeated Phillipsburg, but can still finish 5-5 after an 0-4 start by winning out. Tyree Gutierrez threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to the Stateliners. Steven Jones returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to get Plainfield on the board in a loss to Union. The Cardinals have lost their last 16 games since upsetting rival Westfield on Thanksgiving in 2011. Elizabeth, 28-12

Delaware Valley (4-3) at Johnson (2-5): Delaware Valley is in the Central Jersey, Group 2 field, but a victory here could help it in the seeding game. Chris Ambrose ran for 125 yards and threw for 78 yards as Delaware Valley fell to Summit. Vin Fischetti hit Joe Francisco for a 80-yard touchdown pass in Johnson’s loss to Cranford last week.Delaware Valley, 27-13

Dayton (2-6) at Manville (0-8): With its starting lineup as healthy as it has been since the first game of the season, Manville took a playoff-bound Brearley team right down to the wire last week at home, but suffered the same sort of heartbreaking fourth quarter loss it took in its season opener against rival Bound Brook. The Mustangs believe this could finally be the game that gets them in the win column, however, as Dayton has dropped three straight and is 0-3 on the road this year. Noah Goldberg blocked a punt last week to set up Dayton’s fumble recovery in the end zone — the Bulldogs’ only score in a loss to Roselle Park. Manville quarterback Anthony Zuhone threw for 107 yards and a touchdown and ran for 100 and a score in the loss to Brearley.Manville, 22-20

Cranford (5-3) at North Plainfield (3-4): North Plainfield has likely been eliminated from playoff contention, but the Canucks’ rallying cry of late has been to earn respect. A win here over Cranford would garner a lot of that, as well as put North Plainfield, which is 11-4 in the month of November over the past five seasons, on track for a winning season. Steffaun Harris played a huge role on defense for North Plainfield in its come-from-behind win over Gov. Livingston, getting in on 15 tackles and breaking up two passes. Kevin Trotter had 10 tackles and a pass break-up as Cranford contained Johnson in a 26-10 victory.North Plainfield, 22-21

New Providence (6-1) at Roselle Park (5-2): The winner of this game clinches a first round home game in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 bracket, and could get as high as the second seed if Glen Ridge knocks off Shabazz. The loser will be on the road in the first round. Roselle Park defeated New Providence twice last season -- once in the regular season, once in the playoffs -- but still trails in the all-time series 26-8. Brian Matthews ran for 204 yards and three touchdowns as Roselle Park defeated Dayton last week. Jack Harvey and C.J. Kliesch power the New Providence offense. Roselle Park, 21-20

Hunterdon Central (5-3) at Union (5-2): Hunterdon Central has been ravaged by injuries to its key players and dropped three straight after opening the season 5-0. But that strong start is what has Union in position to enjoy a power point windfall — one that would push it all the way to the No. 2 seed in North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 — if it can knock off the Red Devils in this one. Jabree Robertson ran for 187 yards and two touchdowns to lead Union past Plainfield and to its fourth straight win. Leo Aquino rushed for 103 yards and a score as Hunterdon Central fell to Ridge for the first time in school history. This will be the first meeting between the two schools since Hunterdon Central’s 40-0 win in 1924. The teams were supposed to play last year, but the game was wiped out by Hurricane Sandy.Union, 24-13

Summit (8-0) at Hillside (3-5) (Saturday): With a victory, Summit will tie its school record for consecutive victories at 21 and clinch its fifth straight undefeated regular season. The Hilltoppers have won 44 straight regular season games dating back to 2009. Chris Zanelli ran for three touchdowns to pace Summit to a lopsided victory over Delaware Valley and another Mid-State 38 Conference-Raritan Division crown. Roger Bryant threw for 135 yards and three touchdowns as Hillside defeated Pingry to snap a four-game losing streak. Summit is 7-0 all-time against Hillside. Summit, 38-14

Rahway (5-2) at Roselle (3-4) (Saturday): Rahway brings a 47-15-9 advantage in the all-time series into the 72nd meeting of an quietly intense rivalry where there is no love lost. Rahway got back on track last week after dropping two straight games, one late in regulation and one in overtime, when it rolled past Voorhees, 28-0, at home. Jeffery Bost ran for two of the Indians’ four rushing scores in the game. Andre Williams registered five sacks as Roselle downed Somerville last week and surpassed its win total from a season ago. With a victory, Roselle can clinch a playoff spot in Central Jersey, Group 2.Rahway, 21-15

Scotch Plains (2-6) at Westfield (4-3) (Saturday): There will be unbelievably high stakes for the host Blue Devils as these two rivals meet for the 53rd time. If Westfield wins, it will clinch a playoff berth in North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5. But Scotch Plains can make it two in a row against the Blue Devils, then Westfield will be eliminated from playoff contention and the Raiders will be in line to get the key to the city in Annandale, Hunterdon County (North Hunterdon clinches a spot with a Scotch Plains win). Eugene Rawles ran for 174 yards and three touchdowns as Westfield defeated Bridgewater-Raritan and scored 40 points for the second straight week. Marquel Taylor ran for 100 yards and two scores as Scotch Plains fell to Warren Hills. Westfield leads the all-time series, 37-13-2.Westfield, 28-10